Thread: What to look for in a razor?

Carbon steel takes an edge easier but loses it quicker. It is also cheaper than stainless. I have never heard of a blade with brass...

Robert Williams does blades with brass tangs..2 to date I believe...but not a valid option for a 1st razor!

I would go for a standard Dovo as suggested above. It is a little boring however. I would check the classifieds for a vintage SHAVE READY razor from a member here.

In all likeliness if it is a SOLINGEN or SHEFFIELD of any make, it is likely to be cheaper, more interesting and arguably better/ certainly more character, than an entry level Dovo.

If I had my time again, I wouldnt have chosen the Dovo! But then again I didnt know about this wonderful place and the many generous members

I sent a PM with all the info so as to avoid 500 posts from everyone telling you the same thing. Best of luck man, feel free to ask away.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

+1. Once you get it read this here before you shave.

oh of course!

Originally Posted by Scipio

Robert Williams does blades with brass tangs..2 to date I believe...but not a valid option for a 1st razor!

I would go for a standard Dovo as suggested above. It is a little boring however. I would check the classifieds for a vintage SHAVE READY razor from a member here.

In all likeliness if it is a SOLINGEN or SHEFFIELD of any make, it is likely to be cheaper, more interesting and arguably better/ certainly more character, than an entry level Dovo.

If I had my time again, I wouldnt have chosen the Dovo! But then again I didnt know about this wonderful place and the many generous members

so you wouldnt buy a new, shave ready razor?

and german made are the best?

The shave ready part is good, he is simply suggesting something decently cheap for your first razor. There are a lot of razors out there more exotic, interesting, or beautiful than the basic dovo. They also cost (in many cases) several hundred dollars more. And the only issue with buying a vintage razor is that they are often not shave ready. If I were out buying my first razor, I would go with the $75 Dovo hands down.

hey have you guys purchased vintage razors from anywhere else besides here?

I was looking at sweeney emporiums and they look like they have some good deals.

Vintage Straight Razors & Barber Shop Collectibles

Originally Posted by nick1990

hey have you guys purchased vintage razors from anywhere else besides here?

I was looking at sweeney emporiums and they look like they have some good deals.

Vintage Straight Razors & Barber Shop Collectibles

I don't see any good deals there. If you purchase from the SRP classifieds a member will give you an honest appraisal of the condition and in general he will know what he is talking about. In general if he says it is shave ready it will be. Aside from that emporium place wanting too much for what they are selling add the cost of getting it honed once you receive it.